Wyoming DOR Tax Rate Changes and Legislative Updates

The Wyoming Department of Revenue's March 2026 Taxing Issues newsletter announces upcoming sales and use tax rate changes effective April 1 and July 1, 2026, in Laramie County, Casper, and Albany County. It also details legislative updates from the 2026 Budget Session, including the reorganization of use tax statutes into sales tax statutes.

Auto Repair Owner Sentenced for Tax Theft

A Washington state auto repair business owner, Marlo Brown, has been sentenced to six months in jail for tax theft and filing a false tax return. She pleaded guilty to pocketing sales tax collected over four years and was ordered, along with her co-owner husband Phillip Brown, to pay back $36,875 to the state.

Washington State Retail Sales Increase 3.9% in Q3 2025

The Washington State Department of Revenue reported that taxable retail sales increased by 3.9% to $63.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This report details sales figures across various sectors and highlights performance in key counties and cities.

Working Families Tax Credit Applications Open

The Washington State Department of Revenue has opened applications for the 2025 tax year for the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). This program offers reimbursements of up to $1,330 and has already distributed over $491.4 million since its launch in 2023. This is the final year to apply for the 2022 tax year.

Working Families Tax Credit Applications Open Feb. 1

The Washington Department of Revenue is opening applications for the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) for Tax Year 2025 on February 1, 2026. Eligible individuals and families can receive up to $1,330, with applications also accepted for prior years 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Washington State Unclaimed Property Day Awareness

The Washington State Department of Revenue is promoting National Unclaimed Property Day on February 1st to encourage residents to search for and claim their lost money. The department processed over 389,000 claims and returned $182 million last year, with an estimated 33 million people in the U.S. having unclaimed property.

Vermont Tax Department Newsletter: Winter 2026

The Vermont Department of Taxes has issued its Winter 2026 newsletter, providing updates on tax year 2025 forms and instructions, reminders from Taxpayer Services, and information on business income tax form set seminars and FAQs. The newsletter also encourages subscriptions to future updates.

Vermont Personal Income Tax Returns Accepted Jan 26, Deadline April 15

The Vermont Department of Taxes announced that it will begin accepting personal income tax returns for tax year 2025 on January 26, 2026, with a filing deadline of April 15, 2026. The announcement also highlights expanded tax credits and exemptions for Vermonters, including increased child tax credits, expanded earned income tax credits, and new exemptions for Social Security and military retirement benefits.

Vermont FY2027 Education Tax Rate Forecast

The Vermont Department of Taxes has released its FY2027 education tax rate letter, forecasting an average increase of 11.9% for resident homeowners and the non-homestead tax rate. This projection is based on state law calculations and collaboration among state agencies. The letter highlights concerns about the cumulative impact of tax increases on families and seniors.

Vermont Current Use Applications Transition to myVTax Portal

The Vermont Department of Taxes is transitioning its Current Use application processing from the eCuse platform to the myVTax taxpayer portal. This change aims to streamline submissions for new applications, transfers, agricultural certifications, and forest management reports, offering enhanced convenience and faster processing for taxpayers and officials.